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South Africa’s Percy Tau Signs Contracts with Brighton in the UK

South African football team Mamelodi Sundowns is bidding farewell to one of its players, Percy Tau, who will be joining the English Premiere team, Brighton. The official announcement of Tau’s four-year contract with the English team was announced on Friday. Tau will be playing on loan for the coming season. Tau said: “I would like […]

By Wendy Mothata
20-07-18 17:57
in Sport
Percy Tau CAF Awards 2023
CAF has revealed the list of nominees for the men’s categories for the CAF Awards 2023 to be held in Marrakech, Morocco on 11 December 2023. Image from SABC Sport

South African football team Mamelodi Sundowns is bidding farewell to one of its players, Percy Tau, who will be joining the English Premiere team, Brighton.

The official announcement of Tau’s four-year contract with the English team was announced on Friday. Tau will be playing on loan for the coming season.

Tau said: “I would like to thank the Mamelodi Sundowns family, the President, the Board, management, staff, supporters and the players for the incredible memories and experiences which we shared throughout my time at Sundowns. Thank you! Ka Bo Yellow!”

Mamelodi Sundowns tweeted a farewell image to Tau and said: “Keep roaring young lion. We see you, ibhubesi. Hamba Kahle! #Sundowns #FarewellPercy”

After sealing his move to the Seagulls, Tau said: “Hopefully I can make some great memories here – I love making memories and I’m so happy to be here.”

According to AFP the 24-year-old striker is the first South African in the English Premier League since Steven Pienaar, who left Sunderland in 2017 after spells with Everton and Tottenham.

Brighton manager Chris Hughton said, “Percy is a player we have highlighted for the future, and there’s no doubt of his talent, having been voted South African player of the season.”

Tau was named the South Africa’s best footballer of the season for 2017/18.